 Gina
was a student of the piano from 5 years of age, an accomplished
pianist by her early teens, decided to add to her musical curriculum
at the music college the accordion, having already achieved her
teaching and performance diplomas on the piano, receiving the Chopin
and Mozart Prizes in international competitions, then achieved British,
Commonwealth and International titles with the classical accordion.
Following this period, she turned professional, formed a group,
and together with brother John and late husband Norman, has played
all over the world, whilst working on board the QE2 for many years.
Together they have played all major hotel groups, top nightspots,
have had their own television series, have won the Television and
Stage Awards, for the best vocal/instrumental group.
Gina (www.accordions.btinternet.co.uk/gina_87.htm
) was chosen as a Golden Master, adding her name to some of the
worlds most famous accordionists, Gervasio Marcosignori, Pino di
Modugno, Wolmer Betrami, and received a title which she proudly
uses, in recognition of her always using her Italian name, and representing
the Italian accordion industry, by performance and recognition as
one of the most prolific female accordionists. Since receiving the
award and title, she has appeared in Germany, Italy and with Norman
as Romany Rye appeared in the USA many times over the past few years.
The year 2001, Gina became an officer and a member of the Music
Committee in the NAO. Gina has a strong Music School, teaching both
academic piano and accordion, stage presentation, repertoire and
now has THE FYLDE COAST ACCORDION/MUSIC CLUB.
Every year BBK presents the Fylde coast Easter Festival in Wyre,
a three day event with a welcome night on friday, with buffet and
music and dancing .
Gina also has a ladies fashion outlet called fashion time in the
village of marsh mill, and regularly presents, top line fashion
shows.
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